Minor-league second baseman suspended

Minor-league second baseman Kyle Suire was suspended 50 games following a positive test under the sport’s minor league drug program.

Suire tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance, the commissioner’s office said. His penalty will take effect at the start of this season.

Suire played most recently with Class A Brooklyn of the New York-Penn League, appearing in three games. He batted .297 with nine home runs and 36 RBI last season for Kingsport of the rookie-level Appalachian League.

Joe Erwin joined The Journal News in 1999 after working at three Connecticut newspapers, covering topics such as high school sports, University of Connecticut basketball and the Yankees. At The Journal News he has been Suburban Golf Editor, Assistant Sports Editor and now Sports Editor.